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What is the behavioural treatment for phobias?

The behavioural treatment for phobias consists of two forms of therapy, which both aim to break the link between the phobia and the feared resonse. The first type is flooding; this is a quick and intense ...

Answered by Rebecca I. Psychology tutor
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Outline the role of adrenaline in the flight or fight response (4)

Adrenaline is released from the adrenal medulla in response to the activation of the sympathomedullary pathway, in response to acute stress. The direct effects of adrenaline include the increase of heart ...

Answered by Lucy R. Psychology tutor
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Briefly discuss one strength and one criticism of Zimbardo's research into conformity to social roles

A strength of Zimbardo's research (The Stanford Prison Experiment) is the rigourous methodology he used. The participants selected were all deemed to be mentally stable and the 24 participants were random...

Answered by Sophie C. Psychology tutor
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Briefly outline and evaluate the cognitive interview.

A cognitive interview is a technique employed by police officers to conduct questionning of a witness following an event, in order to improve the memory recall of the event. There are 4 main techniques us...

Answered by Hannah W. Psychology tutor
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What is conformity?

Social influences Conformity can be regarded as one form of social influence which describes the tendency to align ones attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours with a group. Thus, it can be regarded as a 'majo...

Answered by Melisa B. Psychology tutor
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